NHTSA Recall 20V245000: Pads (service brakes)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,287 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Aprilia RSV4 RF.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V245000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PA2ZZQ2001 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › PADS |
| Report received | May 1, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RF, and 2017-2020 Aprilia RSV4 1000 RR and Aprilia Tuono 1100 RF and RR motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
Safety risk
If the front brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, the motorcycle may experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2001.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V245000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aprilia RSV4 RF | 2017, 2018 |
| Aprilia RSV4 RR | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Aprilia Tuono RF | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Aprilia Tuono RR | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.